Shardul Thakur
 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Shardul Narendra Thakur |
| Born |
16 October 1991 Palghar, Maharashtra |
| Batting style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling style | Right-arm medium |
| Role | Bowler |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2012–present | Mumbai |
| 2015 | Kings XI Punjab |
| Source: Cricinfo, 24 June, 2016 | |
Shardul Thakur (born 16 October 1991 in Palghar, Maharashtra) is an Indian cricketer who plays first-class cricket for Mumbai.[1] He is currently a member of the Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai cricket team as well as India A cricket team.
Domestic Career
He made his First-class debut against Rajasthan cricket team at Jaipur in November, 2012. He didn't have a good start to his career as he took four wickets at a bowling average of 82.0 from his first four games. In 2012–13 Ranji season, he took 27 wickets at 26.25 from six games, with one five-wicket haul. In the 2013-14 Ranji season, he took 48 wickets at 20.81 from ten games with five five-wicket hauls.[2]
In 2015-16 Ranji Trophy final, he took eight wickets against the Saurashtra cricket team and led Mumbai cricket team to win its 41st Ranji Trophy title.[3]
He signed by Kings XI Punjab for INR 20 lakhs at the 2014 IPL player auction for 2015 season of Indian Premier League and was made his debut against Delhi Daredevils where he took one for 38 in his 4 overs.
International Career
He named in India's 16 men squad for India's Test tour of West Indies in 2016. [4]